Hadal nin si u yiri, ninna si u qaaday
HEnglish Translation
One said it one way, another took it another
Context & Meaning
People interpret words differently — communication requires clarity
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "H"
Harag sagaaro, "iiga kac" ma ahee "iiga durug" ma leh
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
The lizard's skin says "get off me," not "go away"
Haddii uu degdegsiinyo door dhalo, raagsiinyuhuna kiish lacageey dhalo
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
If haste bears sons, slowness bears bags of gold
Haddii lagu sheego waa lays sheelaa, haddii lagu sheelana waa lays sheegaa
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
If you're spoken of, people will talk; if you goss...
Hillaac biyihiisuu muujiyaa
Lightning reveals its own rain
Lightning reveals its own rain
Hal diidaysaa, geed ay ku xoqato ma waaydo
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
A cow that refuses the brush will still find a tre...
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.